Preds fall in first game under Hynes

January 8, 2020

New Nashville Predators head coach arrived in Nashville this morning and was behind the bench tonight for the Predators’ 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. While the loss was frustrating for all around, it served as an evaluation process and learning experience for the team. The Predators will have their first practice Wednesday with Hynes at the helm and then time will tell on how this team will make its push to the playoffs.

Captain Roman Josi wasn’t pleased with the first period, but saw some flashes in the team’s play. He knows there are a multitude of things the team can improve on and is looking forward to working with the new coach.

Forward Matt Duchene, as he normally does, offered a really good breakdown of the game and the future. He’s still confident in this team and its abilities.

New head coach John Hynes said he learned a lot tonight about the team and is looking forward to implementing and fixing a few things.When it comes to what he saw that needs improvement, Hynes noted that there are small things in the defensive zone to fix and that he wants the offensive attack to be more relentless.

The Predators hit the road, like the will for most of the month, and will take on the Blackhawks in Chicago on Thursday. After getting a practice in and some tweaks to their play worked on, we will start to see more of what John Hynes wants to implement with his system.

Justin is the author of "The Making of Smashville." An award-winning reporter, in 2013, he received the Silver Medal in the Best Sports Reporter Category for The Tennessean's Toast of Music City reader's poll. In 2014 & 2015, Justin was voted as the Best Sports Reporter in Nashville. In 2014, PenaltyBoxRadio.com received the silver medal as Best Blog in Nashville. In 2015, the website received the award for Best Sports Blog in Music City. In 2016, the site was awarded 2nd place as Best Blog in Nashville. He has been a featured guest on "NHL Tonight" on NHL Network, "Inside Sports Sunday on WSMV-TV, "All Things Considered" on NPR, "Road to the Cup" on WKRN-TV, "Sportsline" on NewsC hannel 5+, "Predators Playoffs Today" on ESPN 102.5 The Game, TSN 1290 Winnipeg, Sportsnet 590 The Fan - Toronto, TSN 1260 Edmonton, WGR Sports Radio 550 - Buffalo, and featured in The Ringer, Saturday Down South and The Tennessean. Credentialed by the Nashville Predators, the NHL (Stanley Cup Final, Draft, All Star Game), WCHA and CHL.